The stock market in Kuwait is regulated by four bodies: the KSE, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Kuwait. The KSE is also among the first and largest stock exchanges in the Persian Gulf region. Its name changed to Boursa Kuwait in 2016.

The market Indexes are broad based, in that they include all securities officially listed at KSE and accordingly, reflect the performance of the overall KSE equity market. Market Indexes are not intended to be utilised as investable Indexes, however, are relevant for analytical purposes. Index composition maintenance is carried out on a daily basis to reflect continuous
changes in outstanding shares and listed companies.
KUWAIT 15 Index is designed to be a bellwether indicator of the Kuwait economy. More specifically, it should track the performance of the Kuwait stock market for the purpose of gaining maximum trading exposure and to facilitate derivative trading on KSE. KUWAIT 15 Index is reviewed periodically to cater for the demands of Index stability, investability and low transaction cost.

The stock market in Kuwait is regulated by four bodies: the KSE, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Kuwait. The KSE is also among the first and largest stock exchanges in the Persian Gulf region.

Kuwait is an emerging nation with a developing securities market with more than 200 shares listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) (KSE, 2013). With its economy heavily reliant on oil production and exportation, the Kuwaiti securities market provides channels for financing and investment in new businesses with a view toward diversifying its economy. Under pressure to diversify the economy and provide a measure of protection from the
impact of volatile oil prices, the KSE has gradually commenced allowing foreign investment in its listed securities. Kuwait needs foreign investment to engender growth in its capital market and economy as a whole. Consequently, during the 1990s Kuwait underwent liberalization and privatization programs aimed at reducing governmental expenditure, widening the public investment base, increasing the number of investors, and encouraging private sector participation in shaping the economy and spurring it toward an open market.

National bank of Kuwait, gulf bank of Kuwait, commercial bank of Kuwait, ahli united bank, kuwait international bank, burgan bank, commercial facilities company, national investments company, securities group company are in Kuwait stock exchange.

Market Price-Weighted Index, Market Capitalisation-Weighted Index, Kuwait 15 Index,Oil & Gas Sector Price-Weighted Index, Oil & Gas Sector Capitalisation-Weighted Index,Basic Materials Sector Price-Weighted Index ,Basic Materials Sector Capitalisation-Weighted Index, Industrials Sector Price-Weighted Index,Industrials Sector Capitalisation-Weighted Index, Consumer Goods Sector Price-Weighted Index, Consumer Goods Sector Capitalisation-Weighted Index,Health Care Sector Price-Weighted Index,Health Care Sector Capitalisation-Weighted Index,Consumer Services Sector Price-Weighted Index,Consumer Services Sector Capitalisation-Weighted Index,Telecommunications Sector Price-Weighted IIndex, Telecommunications Sector Capitalisation-Weighted Index,Utilities Sector Price-Weighted Index.

The financial instruments that are specifically traded on the stock market are shares/ stocks, derivatives, bonds and mutual funds (yes that is why the subtext says "mutual funds are subject to market risks").